Enzymatic activation of a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Feb 28;46(8):1241-3. doi: 10.1039/b923302d. Epub 2010 Jan 18.

Abstract

Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors (MMPi) possessing a glucose protecting group on the zinc-binding group (ZBG) show a dramatic increase in inhibitory activity upon cleavage by beta-glucosidase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors*
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases / metabolism*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Prodrugs / chemistry
  • Prodrugs / metabolism
  • Prodrugs / pharmacology
  • Protease Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Protease Inhibitors / metabolism
  • Protease Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • beta-Glucosidase / metabolism*

Substances

  • Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
  • Prodrugs
  • Protease Inhibitors
  • beta-Glucosidase
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases